Welcome to Keswick United Church’s Website!

Address: 177 Church Street, Keswick, On. L4P 1J4

Office Phone: 905-476-5532

Office Email: keswickravenshoeoffice@rogers.com

Minister Email: krminister@outlook.com

Secretary Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Unless advised otherwise the Regular Service Times are as follows:

Keswick United Services: 11:15 am

Ravenshoe United Services: 9:30 am

Re-opening In House Worship Services: Update

The Keswick/Ravenshoe Reopening Committee meeting was held by a ZOOM call on Tuesday, January 18th.

With the current numbers rising with the COVID-19 omicron strain, the committee made the decision to keep our churches closed to Sunday services and will continue with the virtual services for the month of February.

We are meeting monthly to keep a close watch on the pandemic numbers, but decided on a tentative reopening date of Sunday, March 6th, 2022. Our next meeting will be conducted by ZOOM on Tuesday, February 15th to assess the COVID-19 situation and decide whether to confirm opening on March 6th, or keep our churches closed.

Keswick/Ravenshoe Reopening Committee

Rev. Calin Lau

KUC – Diane Armstrong, Helen and Jack Wilson

RUC – Judy Dewar, Marilyn Butcher, John Anderson

Office Hours – Rev. Calin Lau

During our closed period, Rev. Calin Lau will not be in the office, however, we will be starting back our by-weekly Zoom Coffee meetings. Rev. Lau will send out a link to all in advance of the date.

Boutique Hours:

Watch for re-opening days in January 2022

Volunteer Opportunities at KUC

We always welcome those who are looking for an opportunity to volunteer in the Church with any of the following:

Usher/offering – Communion -refreshments – readers

Please sign the list on the table in the narthex. Thank you.

January 16, 2022

Keswick Ravenshoe Worship Service on Youtube

Food Pantry Update

COVID-19 Update
IMPORTANT Information for clients of the Georgina Community Food Pantry:
It’s time to come back to the Food Pantry!
The Georgina Community Food Pantry will, once again, be distributing food on-site at The Link (20849 Dalton Road, Sutton). Registration and food pick-up will take place outside the front entrance of the Food Pantry.

To ensure physical distancing, we will extend our hours and schedule visits. A volunteer will phone you to schedule your pick-up time at the Food Pantry.

Please Note – Home Food Delivery stopped at the end of June.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 905-596-0557.

Stay healthy!

HOLY WEEK - WALK WITH THE CROSS Photo's

Life at Keswick United

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES DINNER AND MUSIC NIGHT

VISIONING TIME AT KESWICK UNITED

Visioning group workshop lead by Rev. Johanna.

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Children decorating the tree – Advent 2018

Message from the Food Pantry

***COVID-19 Update***

We would like to take a minute to “talk” about the impacts on the Georgina Community Food Pantry.
1. This week, we changed our distribution process. We are offering pre-packaged bags and are distributing them out the front entrance. We are honouring social distancing with our volunteers and our clients. This practice will continue until further notice. If you are a client, please ensure that you practice safe methods to receive your package (e.g. wash your hands well, only send one person per family, do not come if you are not feeling well, etc.)
2. We understand that there are job losses, reduced wages, etc. being experienced by an increased number of members in our community. Please know that you can reach out to us for support, even if you have not used our services in the past. We are here to help you.
3. We need to continue to receive donations during this difficult time. Although our pantry is not open to receive donations, the local grocery stores are. Please consider purchasing extra items when you are shopping. Our clients are especially grateful for the items that sustain them for longer (e.g. 1 min Quaker Oats, 1kg. rice, peanut butter, etc.)
4. Financial donations are welcomed (and encouraged). This allows for every one to respect social distancing AND for us to purchase preferred items in bulk. We do have a PayPal account for donations. Every little bit helps. Especially during these times.
In the end, we are here to support you for as long as we possibly can. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us a message.
Stay healthy.
The Georgina Community Food PantryDonations to the Food Pantry
Please see the website for more information on sending a donation online